Pumpkin Pie, Holiday Wreaths and More at Today's MB Farmers Market

Sharpen your carving knives and cutlery for Thanksgiving at the Manhattan Beach Farmers Market today until 4 p.m., when the market closes. You can also find seasonal wreaths and sunflowers.

Thanksgiving shoppers will find pumpkin pie, chocolate pecan pie, bourbon pecan pie, pumpkin spice bread, white chocolate cranberry bread, pumpkin butter, apple butter and fresh cranberry sauce.

Market staple Arnett Farms has crimson gold apples that are sweet and tart, perfect for dressing the turkey with for a stylish presentation, says market manager Susan Hillyer. Arnett also has easy-to-peel, seedless mandarins and Pummel grapefruit.

Cooks will find rhubarb, fresh herbs including thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves, in addition to mushrooms such as oyster, shiitake, and portobello for soups and dressings.

Another market staple Jaime Farm has onions, red beets, green onions, parsley, Brussels sprouts, eggplant, Swiss chard, kale and bell peppers.

At Ha's booth, customers can find Asian pears and eight varieties of organic apples.

Gamma has Valencia oranges that are great for juicing, buttery and rich Reed avocados, eggs, a sweet variety of pomegranate, and potatoes.

Smith comes to the market today with yellow watermelon, organic vegetables, squash, onions and peppers.

Today's market is also offering grapes, persimmons, blackberries and strawberries, watermelon, black radish, really sweet golden beets, red beets, and frisee.

The market, held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14th Street and Morningside Drive, offers hot meals, hot food to go, in addition to the latest in fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and other delights.